Northrop Grumman

Senior Principal Network Engineer

Northrop Grumman

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Office

Location: LinthicumMarylandUnited States

Visit company website

Explore more

AI Apply
Apply

Salary

💰 $123,400 - $193,900 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Perform Sr. Network Engineer activities in support of classified government contracts.
  • Define and execute long-term network architecture roadmaps, such as SDWAN, ZeroTrust, and cloud-enabled networking.
  • Lead the design, integration, and implementation of large-scale, multi-domain networks supporting classified missions.
  • Author, maintain, and enforce enterprise-wide network standards, policies, and security frameworks.
  • Provide advanced monitoring, analysis, and planning for network systems.
  • Deliver third-level technical support for complex network, hardware, software, and telecommunications issues.
  • Provide senior-level technical expertise by mentoring junior and experienced team members.

Requirements

  • PhD with 4 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree with 10 years of relevant experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
  • Active DoD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP).
  • Experience designing and maintaining complex LAN/WAN based networks to include analysis, enhancements of routers, switches, and firewalls.
  • Experience supporting Video Teleconferencing (VTCs) and deploying audio/visual technologies in classified environments.
  • Minimum DoD 8140 IAM Level I Certification (Security+ CE certification or equivalent).
Benefits
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
  • 9/80 work schedule
  • Great 401k matching program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
network architectureSDWANZeroTrustcloud-enabled networkingnetwork designnetwork integrationnetwork implementationnetwork monitoringnetwork analysisnetwork planning
Soft Skills
mentoringtechnical expertise
Certifications
DoD 8140 IAM Level I CertificationSecurity+ CE certification